CIO leader cites Southern union drive growth and aims
A CIO official says Southern organizing efforts have surged since June, with 85 percent of field staff native to the South and 75 percent war veterans. He predicts gains in 88 pending NLRB elections across 12 Southern states, noting laws won t deter union action.
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Georgia
Gene Talmadge
Bitmer
Louisiana
CIO
Mississippi
Masonite Corporation
Laurel
South
Dothan Exchange Club Head Fred Dykes Described as Family Man
Fred M. Dykes president of the Dothan Exchange Club is portrayed as a devoted family man who enjoys fishing and leading youth welfare efforts. He oversees club work in teen programs and supports a municipal park project and a model airplane meet. Dykes, born in Houston County, is married to Edna Andrews and has four children. He has worked at Dothan Coca-Cola Bottling Co. since 1928 and is office manager since 1943.
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Exchange Club
Inter-Club Council
Dothan
Oscar Altman
Birmingham
Fred
Barbara Ann
Neva
Fred Jr
Wayne
Houston County
Cottonwood Road
J. M. Dykes
Leff
Dothan Coca-Co
Hegan
Dvkes ‘S
Headland Avenue
Inoculation Dates In Jackson Listed
Vaccination dates for children entering Jackson county schools this fall were announced by county superintendent John D. Milton. Diphtheria, whooping cough, typhoid and smallpox shots will be given at Marianna Educational Building Mondays 6:20 am to 4 pm and Tuesdays Saturdays 8:30 am to 12 noon, Graceville City Hall Fridays at 2 pm, with Sneads dates to be announced. Parents should bring children to nearest center regardless of school.
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Marianna
Jackson County
John D. Milton
C. A. Adams, Jr
Graceville
City Hall
Guardsmen Invited Back To Active Duty
War Department increases recalls to active duty for 3000 National Guard and reserve officers across all grades. Vacancies total 7589 including those already inactive or on terminal leave, with options to serve unlimited time or 2 18 or 24 months. Policy remains until permanent postwar status is achieved.
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The
War Department
National Guard
Army
Dothan
Finance Department
Peanut Acreage Quotas Guaranteed Policy Report
President Truman signed a bill stating that if peanut acreage quotas are reestablished any time, each state must have quotas at least 100 percent of the prior level. The article notes the defense of peanut policy and a stray line about cream and sugar preparation.
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Washington
Truman
Negro Bonded Here On Weapons Charge
Andrew Holt a 4 year old Negro was released on bond after Friday arrest for carrying a pistol without a license and disorderly conduct. Police said a complaint from a Negro woman led to the arrest and officers recovered a pistol Holt allegedly possessed. The case was handled by Police Captain Eddie Kelley and officers George Garrett and John Hilson.
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Andrew Holt
Dothan
Eddie Kelley
Holt
George Garrett
John Hilson
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CIO Os Eperumitice
Bitt
Guisiana
Missis- Lee
Kresky
Alabama
Parker Fountain
Sam
Majestic
Windo Danley- Johnson Ont Furniture Co
Reuben
Fred M. Dykes
Dothan Exchange Club
Eagle
Jackson
N. Fester
KODAK
Rainer Studios
Dothan Steam Laundry
Dothan Steam Laundry & Dry Cleaning
Simpson
AGF
U. S. Senate
Senate
Congress
Jim Simpson
Senate of the United States
Senate Agricultural Committee
T.V.A
United Nations
Congres
Eley Franer
Sec'y
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